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Battle of Callicinus

 
Wikipedia: Battle of Callicinus
Battle of Callicinus
Part of the Third Macedonian War
Date 171 BC
Location Near Larissa
Result Macedonian victory
Belligerents
Macedon Roman Republic
Commanders
Perseus of Macedon Licinius Crassus

The Battle of Callicinus was fought in 171 BC between Macedon and Rome. The Macedonians were led by their king, Perseus, while the Roman force was led by Consul Publius Licinius Crassus. The Macedonians were victorious. Livy describes this battle at 42.58-60


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